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Posted in: Sewing Patterns • February 28, 2017

All about Sonya

The Modified Shift Dress




For Kristi, we made a size 4 with
a broad shoulder adjustment.






Style your way










Change up your look with Sonya

Sonya is a shift dress with multiple panels, sleeve and sleeve length options, and interchangeable pockets. Spring is a time where you can also start to bring more pops of color to your wardrobe, so take advantage of the multiple pattern pieces to experiment with color blocking or directional stripes.







Learn how to customize Sonya






Upgrade your Sonya with flat felled seams.






Learn about the best fabrics for Sonya in One Pattern, Three Fabrics.







This month we will teach you three customizations for Sonya that you can mix and match to create a unique dress.






This month’s member exclusive offers two different sleeve cuff variations for the Sonya dress.




Find Your Perfect Fit









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